What is a lap joint flange(loose flange)
A lap joint flange(also called loose flange) consist two parts,the backing flange and the stud end,the stub end will be butt welded to the pipe,and the lap joint flange will be slip around the stub end.The lap joint flange is not connected to the pipe and stub end directly,so it could be rotated,it is convenient to install the flange connection if there is some misalignment between the bolt holes.The lap joint flanges are used a lot in the low pressure piping systems.
Lap joint pipe flange or loose flange drawing
First piece of the lap joint flange is a sleeve called a “stub-end” and is shaped like a short piece of pipe with a narrow shoulder on one end and a butt weld end on the other end which called the hub.The narrow shoulder dimensions is like the rase face of the flange, the butt weld end of the stub-end is like the neck of the weld neck flange, the diameter and thickness is according to the pipe for connection.The back face of the hub has a rounded transition that joins the hub to the sleeve.
Lap joint flange stub end
The other piece of a lap joint flange is the backing flange.Backing flange dimensions are same with other common flanges(O.D. ,PCD, Bolt hole, etc.),however it does not have a raised face (the stub end has the raised face ).On One side of the lap joint flange,the backside,has a slight shoulder that is square cut at the center or pipe hole.The front side has flat face and at the center hole an outside fillet to match the fillet of the “Stub-end” piece. The flange part of the lap-joint flange assembly is slipped on to the stub-end prior to the sleeve being welded to the pipe or fitting for connection.The flange itself is not welded or fixed in any way.It is free to spin for proper alignment with what ever it is joining to.
Lap joint flange or loose flange finished in Haihao Group
Slip on pipe flanges with a hub have published specifications that range from 1/2″ thru 24″.Sizes above 24″ are produced as lap joints to slip on dimensions.Haihao Group provides lap joint pipe flanges(loose flanges) in all material grades, specifications and sizes.If you are interested in our products,please contact us email:sales@haihaogroup.com